'Riot Club': David Cameron & UK Election 2015

Powerful yogas in David Cameron's chart show how he rose from back-bench obscurity to lead the Conservative Party, and then on to become Prime Minister. Despite his privileged background, he was very much the outsider when the Tories chose their new leader in 2005. In ancient times, as today, it was the leader who was able to sway the masses with oratory who became King. Witness Barack Obama's rise in the USA, based largely on stirring rhetoric.

Cameron's 9th Ruler Venus forms a powerful link with friend Saturn, ruler of the 5th house of statecraft, on his 1st-7th axis. Significantly, he became Prime Minister during his Venus-Saturn period in 2010, as transit Saturn also crossed his ascendant. Venus in lagna, despite its debilitation, is strengthened by a Parivatana yoga with chart ruler Mercury in Libra. Cameron first caught the nation's eye in a televised debate with other Tory contenders, with Mercury in the 2nd giving him a notably smooth and articulate voice. 

Venus dasha has done well for Cameron, clearly. He went from his pivotal Venus-Saturn period to Venus-Mercury in February 2011, triggering the karma-dharma adhipati yoga between the 9th and 10th rulers. He came to power with the UK in the grip of an historic recession and started a program of drastic spending cuts. A Labour government might have sold this policy more readily, but the Tories had a political problem, especially with a cabinet full of old-money Etonians. Yet he was able to govern relatively unchallenged, due largely to his fortunate astrology.

Private wealth is also shown in Cameron's chart, along with an advantageous marriage. Exalted seventh ruler Jupiter joins Moon in its own sign in the 11th house of revenue. Samantha Cameron comes from an even wealthier and more aristocratic background than him. Despite sixth-ruler Saturn placed in the seventh with a stressful aspect from Mars, this Moon-Jupiter signature would strengthen any relationship, financially and emotionally. 

So he has ridden an astrological wave, despite being seen as a relatively characterless, identikit posh Tory. He has presided over a coalition government in times of austerity, and the country is now held - by some - to be heading towards financial recovery. Next February, however, sees Cameron hitting his Sun mahadasha, which brings an altogether different tone. 

Intriguingly, this coincides with a UK Election year, with the country going to the polls in May 2015. Sun is Cameron's 12th house ruler, not an auspicious signature for a leader. Placed in 1st house shows his outwardly confident, some would say bullying style, but it may also conceal hidden weaknesses. Any skeletons in his closet will likely come out during Sun's period, especially with Mars also in the 12th. Perhaps exploits from his 'Riot-Club' past at the Bullingdon?

Bullingdon Club in 1980s, Cameron 3rd left, Boris Johnson seated with umbrella.

Cameron will not have the same luck as 2010, even though he does not presently face strong opposition. Labour leader Ed Milliband is perceived to have a charisma problem, while the Tories' coalition partners the Liberal Democrats have not enhanced their appeal in power. If the UK's slow recovery continues, people may simply look to the bottom line and vote for Cameron as the least-worst option. 

Yet even if he triumphs again, his second term will be rockier than his first. Lagna flanked by Mars and Ketu shows delicate health, exacerbated by a direct aspect from 6th house ruler Saturn. Saturn also aspecting its enemy Sun is also not promising for Sun period. The Tory Party is notoriously ruthless with its leaders, and Cameron's enemies this time are more likely to come from within his own camp - might we finally see a challenge from his ambitious fellow Bullingdon Club old-boy Boris Johnson?